Prince Leopold of Battenberg was a British royal born on May 24, 1854. He was the son of Prince Alexander of Battenberg and Countess Julia von Hauke. Leopold served in the British Army and held the rank of major. He was known for his contributions to military service and his involvement in various royal duties. Leopold married Princess Victoria of Hesse in 1882, and they had two children. His life was marked by health challenges, and he suffered from hemophilia, a condition that affected his blood's ability to clot. He passed away on April 15, 1884, at the age of 29.